[SunHELP] 32-bit or 64-bit on an Ultra 1

[Kevin Stevens]

On Sat, 8 Dec 2001, Matthew Schumacher wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a 170mhz sun ultra 1 and I just loaded solaris 8 on it.  I
> noticed I am getting this message when it boots:
>
> NOTICE: 64-bit OS installed, but the 32-bit OS is the default
>         for the processor(s) on this system.
>         See boot(1M) for more information.
>
> Booting the 32-bit OS ...
>
> Is it safe to run the 64 bit os on this platform?  If so how would I
> cause it to start in 64bit mode?
>
> schu

Well, did you see boot(1M) for more information?? It outlines the issue
and how to make changes pretty exactly.

KeS